Visceral Fat Is Not Your Friend
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and post menopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the …
It’s stone fruit season so make the best of it
It’s been a smoky few weeks here in Kamloops (and beyond) so aside from chasing clean air locations (smoke and air quality maps help a lot!), we also do our best to find delicious seasonal produce. Stone fruit is high …
Aging better is an interactive process – How to reduce the risk of frailty
Do you think of aging as a slow and steady process or more like a speedy ride? You may remember that a while back I mentioned a study that showed humans go through two aging ‘dips’, using millions of data points …
Pan-fried tofu sandwich with veggies
I adapted this simple yet amazingly delicious dish from my favourite plant-based chef Derek Sarno. It has all sorts of veggies, including fermented (naturally, and yes, double pun!) and it is so good as brunch or lunch with a fresh …
Sweet potato, carrot and lentil soup
Sweet potato, lentil and carrot soup This soup is comforting, high in fiber and with a good load of beta-carotene and lycopene, which support eye and skin health. Ingredients: 1 red onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, diced …
Yes, You Can get Your Daily Calcium From Food
Let’s say you start your day with a bowl of overnight soaked oats (half a cup), which contains, in no particular order, nuts (¼ cup of walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, whatever you favour), seeds (1-2 tbsp chia, sunflower, hemp), a couple …
Intrinsic motivation is a must for healthy aging
A few days I saw something on social media that got my attention (I know, I know…). It was a photo collage. A famous actor posing at the age of 60 something, versus a much younger version of herself, same …
About fat loss and body recomposition
Let’s talk about fat loss. I am not saying weight loss because it’s worth considering the specifics, such as working towards body recomposition rather than simply aiming to lose weight. Body recomposition refers to building muscle while disposing of some …
Accepting our bodies as they change during perimenopause and beyond
Few things can be as humbling as the changes our bodies go through as we enter perimenopause. For most women that’s their early or mid 40s, though it can sometimes happen sooner or later than during the fourth decade (talk …
Exercise during menopause transition and beyond – Here’s why it matters
Have you ever thought it a bit cruel that at the stage in life when we need to move regularly and enough (this includes strength too), we’re often overwhelmed with life in general and find ourselves much eager to take …